AIRPORTS  (Back to Top):
Commercial: Benedum, Bridgeport;
General: Barbour County Airport, Philippi

AUTO SALES/SERVICE  (Back to Top):
1 Ford Dealer, 1 Chrysler/Dodge Dealer, 10 Used Car dealers, 10 Mechanic Shops, 7 Body Work, 4 Parts Stores, 2 Auto Rental/leasing, 16 Gasoline Stations

BANKS: (all FDIC Insured)  (Back to Top)
Freedom Bank
Barbour County Bank
1st Central Bank of Philippi

CHURCHES:  (Back to Top)
AME
American Baptist
Catholic
Church of Christ
Church of God
Church of the Brethren
Episcopalian
Full Gospel
Independent Baptist
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mennonite, Nazarene
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Southern Baptist
United Methodist

Service hours and activities listed in The Barbour Democrat Newspaper.

CITIES & COMMUNITIES:  (Back to Top)
Incorporated: Philippi, Belington, Junior
Unincorporated: Arden, Audra, Brownton, Century Chestnut Ridge, Galloway, Kasson, Meadowville, Moastville, Morrell, Mt. Liberty, Nestorville, Tacy, Talbott, Teter Lake, Union, Valley Furnace, Volga and White Oak

CLIMATE & WEATHER:  (Back to Top)
1731 feet above sea level; average mean temperature 52.0 F; average high temperature 74.5 F; average low temperature 29.6 F; average precipitation January 2.14”, July 4.86”

Radio:
WQAB in Philippi
WDNE and WELK in Elkins
WBUC and WBTQ in Buckhannon

Television:
WDTV in Bridgeport
WBOY in Clarksburg

BANQUET FACILITIES:  (Back to Top)
Adaland
J & P Catering
SODEXHO at Alderson-Broaddus College
The Medallion
Philippi Inn

AUDITORIUM:  (Back to Top)
Three, the largest located at Alderson-Broaddus College

ACCOMMODATIONS:  (Back to Top)
Mid-Town Motel (Belington)
Erickson Alumni Center at Alderson-Broaddus College
Port Avanella’s B&B

DINING:  (Back to Top)

Family Restaurants

Specialty Restaurants

EMERGENCY SERVICES:  (Back to Top)

Emergency Room
Broaddus Hospital
Enhanced 911 Emergency System

Ambulance
Barbour County Emergency Squad
Belington emergency Squad

Fire
Philippi Volunteer Fire Department
Belington Volunteer Fire Department
Junior Volunteer Fire Department

EMPLOYMENT:  (Back to Top)

Farming
Principle agricultural products include beef and other livestock. Farm land utilizes 76,080 acres (430 farms)

Government
Local, state and federal agencies employ 792 people. See telephone directory for listings.

Healthcare
Broaddus Hospital, 165
Good Samaritan Center, 90
Barbour County Health Department, 40
Myers Clinic, 28
Belington Medical Clinic, 19
Mountain Hospice, 18
Barbour County Family Medicine, 11

Higher Education
Alderson-Broaddus College, 180

Mining
3 mines employ 538

Public Education
Barbour County Schools, 351

Retail Businesses Employ 601

Wood Producers
Employ 147, 5 dry kilns, 1 treating plant, 1 rustic product producer, 5 concentration yards, 6 consumer products producers, 8 green lumber yards.

ENTERTAINMENT:  (Back to Top)

Arts & Theater
The Barbour County Arts & Humanities Council produces musical and dramatic plays and sponsors art and music events throughout the year.

Bingo
Volunteer fire departments and emergency squads hold weekly games

Dance, dramatic and musical organizations
Country Motion Line Dancers
Hooked on Country Line Dancers
Covered Bridge Players
A-B Players
“The West Virginians” of Alderson-Broaddus College
A-B Jazz Band
A-B Concert Band
A-B Concert Choir
The Blue and Gray Community Choir
Philip Barbour Blue Notes Choir
The Belington Middle School Hawksteppers Choir
Many local country, gospel, rock and folk music groups.

Movie Rentals
5 Movie Rental Shops

FAIRS & FESTIVALS:  (Back to Top)
Blue/Gray Reunion
This festival is celebrated each year on the first weekend of June, commemorating the first land battle of the civil war. The festival features historical reenactments, tours, displays, entertainment, and other activities.

WV Timber and Wood Products Show
This event is held the second weekend in June at the Barbour County Fairgrounds: demonstrations, competitions, exhibits and entertainment.

July 4th Celebration
The Barbour County Fairgrounds in the setting for the annual July 4th celebration, which features entertainment and fireworks.

Reenactment of the Battle of Laurel Hill
This annual event is held the third weekend in July at the Laurel Hill Battle Site in Belington. This weekend of history includes two reenactments of the battle of Laurel Hill, which was the longest land battle during the Civil War. Entertainment, tours displays and living history.

County Fair
The Barbour County Fair is held at the County fairgrounds each year beginning the last week of August. The fair features rides and attractions, commercial and 4-H exhibits, competitions, a queens’ pageant, and entertainment by well-known personalities.

Community fairs and festivals through the year.

GOVERNMENT:  (Back to Top)
Barbour County government is directed by three elected County Commissioners. The Cities of Belington and Junior elect Mayor and Council; the City of Philippi employs a City Manager and elects a Mayor and Council.

HEALTH SERVICES:  (Back to Top)

Clinics
Belington Clinic (Belington), Barbour County Family Medicine, Clinicare at Broaddus Hospital, Myers Clinic, San Pablo Medical Clinic and UrgentCare at the Myers Clinic (Philippi)

Doctors, Dentists, Optometrists
The county is served by 10 doctors, 4 dentists, 1 optometrist and 1 chiropractor

Home Care
Barbour County Health Department, Davis HomeCare

Hospice
Mountain Hospice, Hospice Care Corporation

Hospitals
Broaddus Hospital, a member of Davis Health System, provides 24-hour emergency care, acute inpatient care, long term care and other services.

LifeFlight
Health Net of Morgantown and Charleston

Mental Health Services
Appalachian Community Health; Barbour County Health Department,
Behavioral Health Program.

Prescription Drugs
Belington Prescription center (Belington); Davis Drug, Mace’s Drugstore and Rite Aid (Philippi)

Rehabilitation
Keystone Rehabilitation Systems, Rehab Solutions

Public Health Services
Barbour County Health Department (Philippi)

HISTORIC PLACES:  (Back to Top)
Places of historic interest include Adaland, the Philippi Covered Bridge, Covered Bridge Museum in Philippi, Philippi Historic District and Walking Tour, Blue & Gray Park in Philippi, Camp Laurel Hill in Belington, Campbell School House on the Alderson-Broaddus Campus, old coke furnace at Valley Furnace, Carrollton Covered Bridge and church cemeteries.

HOUSING:  (Back to Top)
Builders and Contractors: Home builders and general contractors; masonry, plumbing and roofing contractors.
Real Estate Firms: Baughman’s Realty, 457-4878; Four Seasons Realty, 457-4098; Miller Realty, 457-2867; Stevens Realty, 823-2480.

Local Taxes
Rural Districts
Belington City
Junior City
Philippi City

WV Retail Sales Tax 6%

JOB TRAINING:  (Back to Top)
Barbour County Vocational Center; Community Association Reinforcing Education.

LIBRARIES:  (Back to Top)
Alderson-Broaddus Colleg Media Center and Hazel Ruby McQuain Research Center, 100,000 volumes; Philippi Public Library, 40,000 volumes; Belington Public Library, 14,000 volumes.

PHONE NUMBERS:  (Back to Top)
Barbour County Board of Education, 304-457-3030 or 304-823-1300
Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, 304-457-1958
Barbour County Office for Economic Development, 304-457-1225
Broaddus Hospital, 304-457-1760
City of Belington, 304-823-1611
City of Junior, 304-823-1829
City of Philippi, 304-457-3700
Emergencies (Fire, Police, Ambulance and Rescue), 911
WV State Police, 304-457-1101

POPULATION:  (Back to Top)
County, ##
Philippi, ##
Belington, ##
Junior, ##

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES  (Back to Top)
Four CPA’s 1 engineer, 1 financial consultant, 1 internet provider, 1 web development company, 8 insurance agents, 9 lawyers, 1 office services, 1 printing service, 1 writing & publications service, 1 chemical laboratory

RACIAL MAKE-UP  (Back to Top)
% White, % Black, % American Indian, % Asian, % Other

RECREATION  (Back to Top)
Basketball: 5 indoor courts and 4 outdoor courts
Boating & Water Skiing: Tytgart & Stonewall Jackson Lakes
Bowling: Barbour Lanes
Camping: Audra State Park, Pleasant Creek, Teter Lake and Twin Lakes
County Parks/Fairgrounds: Barbour County Fairgrounds has exhibit buildings, a show ring, covered outdoor stage, stock barns, sale arena, midway area with food stands, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas and baseball field
Fishing: In Barbour: Teter Lake, Tygart Lake, Tygart River, Pleasure Valley, private clubs, streams and ponds. Other area fishing: Burnsville Lake, Stonecoal, Stonewall Jackson Lake, Sutton Lake, Doe Run Impoundment
Fitness: Barbour Gymnastics, Belington Wellness Center, Philippi Martial Arts Academy
Golf: Barbour Country Club
Hunting: Pleasant Creek Public Hunting & Fishing Area, Monongahela National Forest and private clubs
Ice Skating: Canaan Valley State Park
Playgrounds: 12 playgrounds through out the County
Riding: Buckskin Farms, Hidden Valley Stables
Softball/Baseball: 9 fields; leagues available for adults and youth
Skiing: Snowshoe, Timberline, Canaan Valley, Wisp
Swimming Pools: Dayton Park (outdoor), Belington Wellness Center (indoor), Alderson-Broaddus College (indoor)
Tennis: City Parks, County Park, A-B College
Whitewater Rafting/Kayaking/Canoeing: Tygart River

For more information contact Philippi or Belington Convention & Visitor’s Bureau at 124 North Main Street in Philippi or call 304-457-1225.

ROADS & MAJOR HIGHWAYS:  (Back to Top)
From Barbour County
US 250 connects Barbour County with Staunton, VA, and Martins Ferry, OH. It intersects at Norton in Southern Barbour County with Corridor H (Rt. 33), a 4-lane highway that will link I-79 and I-81 when completed. US 119 connects Barbour County with Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

Traveling to Barbour County
FROM CHARLESTON, WV: Take I-79 to exit 115, then Rts. 20S, 57 E. 119 N to Philippi and 250 S to Belington: or I-79 to exit 99, then Rt. 33 E (Corridor H) to connect with Rts 92/250 N.
FROM PITTSBURGH, PA: Take I-79 to exit 115, then Rts. 20 s, 57 E, 119 N to Philippi and 250 S to Belington.
FROM BENEDUM AIRPORT, Bridgeport, WV: Take Rt. 50 E to Rt. 76, then 119 S inot Philippi or take Rt. 50W to I-79 S to exit 115, then Rts. 20 S, 57 E, 119 N to Philippi an d250 S to Belington.
FROM ELKINS, WV: Take Rt. 33 W (Corridor H) to Belington and Rt. 250 N to Philippi.
FROM OHIO: Take I-77 S to Parkersburg, Rt. 50 E to I-79 S, take exit 115, Rts. 20 S, 57 E, 119 N to Philippi and 250 S to Belington; or I-70 E to I-79 S, then Rts. 20 S, 57 E, 119 N to Philippi and 250 S to Belington.

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES:  (Back to Top)
Public Schools
Barbour County’s public schools are among the newest, safest facilities in the state. All have been built since 1979 with the Philip Barbour High School newly constructed in 2003. 2900 students are enrolled in grades K-12. Extra-curricular activities are available for all students and include football, track, wrestling, volleyball, band chorus, science fairs, art shows, and spelling bees. All schools are Class I schools as accredited by the WV Department of Education. For more information contact the Board of Education located at 105 S. Railroad Street in Philippi or call 304-457-3030.

Private Schools
Feed My Sheep, 304-457-1135; Philippi Christian Academy, 304-457-5862

Head Start
Barbour County Head Start Program 304-823-2315

College
Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi is an independent liberal arts institution associated with the American Baptist Churches, USA. A-B offers 45 majors in five academic divisions: education, health sciences, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Five other institutions of higher education are located within 50 miles of the county, including West Virginia University in Morgantown and Fairmont State College in Fairmont.

Malls: indoor and outdoor malls in nearby Bridgeport, Elkins, Fairmont and Morgantown.